Calculate $| \mathbf { A } |$ - $$A = \left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 1 & 4 \\2 & - 2 & 1 \\- 1 & - 4 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Calculate $| \mathbf { A } |$
- $$A = \left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 1 & 4 \\2 & - 2 & 1 \\- 1 & - 4 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

• A)-41
• B)41
• C)-39
• D)-29

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